Eye on the Seahawks at Falcons
The Seahawks are 9-1 after a convincing win in Atlanta over the same Falcons that had ended Seattle's season just 11 months prior. Rod Mar was with the team for the historic day.
![NFL game balls are lined up on the turf at the Georgia Dome awaiting the arrival of the teams for pregame warmups.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/ajpqco6idemlu4dk99xa.jpg)
NFL game balls are lined up on the turf at the Georgia Dome awaiting the arrival of the teams for pregame warmups.
![Russell Wilson leads the Seahawks quarterbacks and their position coach Carl Smith onto the field for pregame warmups.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/kze8gwrhgqc7v6bpxrxj.jpg)
Russell Wilson leads the Seahawks quarterbacks and their position coach Carl Smith onto the field for pregame warmups.
![Back in the visitors locker room, Brandon Browner and Richard Sherman get pumped up before the defensive backs head to the field.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/jsfxgn6ccjukcrkyofvw.jpg)
Back in the visitors locker room, Brandon Browner and Richard Sherman get pumped up before the defensive backs head to the field.
![Kam Chancellor lets out a yell as he, Earl Thomas and the Legion of Boom take the field in Atlanta.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/lrs73lwtqodej4cn9hoh.jpg)
Kam Chancellor lets out a yell as he, Earl Thomas and the Legion of Boom take the field in Atlanta.
![This young fan got what he wished for as the Legion of Boom was in full effect against the Falcons on Sunday.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/edvzhlgy0rou51lfudzm.jpg)
This young fan got what he wished for as the Legion of Boom was in full effect against the Falcons on Sunday.
![Head coaches Mike Smith and Pete Carroll have a conversation at midfield prior to kickoff.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/ybowkmuzdv7ny5tsneqt.jpg)
Head coaches Mike Smith and Pete Carroll have a conversation at midfield prior to kickoff.
!["Speed" it says on the side of Golden Tate's helmet, and speed is what he displayed on Sunday, gaining 106 yards on six catches.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/exiphjdbatrxv2aw9n1j.jpg)
"Speed" it says on the side of Golden Tate's helmet, and speed is what he displayed on Sunday, gaining 106 yards on six catches.
![Head coach Pete Carroll and his assistants sported camouflage green sweatshirts as the NFL honored the military and its veterans.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/kfpuc7vp4ovlogg6mbpn.jpg)
Head coach Pete Carroll and his assistants sported camouflage green sweatshirts as the NFL honored the military and its veterans.
![With defensive captain Red Bryant absent due to concussion symptoms, teammate Brandon Mebane delivered the pregame remarks to the team prior to kickoff.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/i6pyj6crngynv8xa82xa.jpg)
With defensive captain Red Bryant absent due to concussion symptoms, teammate Brandon Mebane delivered the pregame remarks to the team prior to kickoff.
![Quarterback Russell Wilson looks out at the Georgia Dome as the team waits for pregame introductions.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/dds2fqqgrjd1yyxn8cmq.jpg)
Quarterback Russell Wilson looks out at the Georgia Dome as the team waits for pregame introductions.
![Coaches caps bore the an NFL insignia that honored the military and its veterans.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/mecgdh8zdxodyn92lcp5.jpg)
Coaches caps bore the an NFL insignia that honored the military and its veterans.
![Quarterback Russell Wilson and head coach Pete Carroll share a lighthearted moment before the start of the game.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/filivfaciv5imlhj8ru0.jpg)
Quarterback Russell Wilson and head coach Pete Carroll share a lighthearted moment before the start of the game.
![Seattle's defense wasted no time making its mark on the game as Tony McDaniel stuffed Atlanta's Steven Jackson on the first play from scrimmage.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/u7asx94fsnkqgythltq5.jpg)
Seattle's defense wasted no time making its mark on the game as Tony McDaniel stuffed Atlanta's Steven Jackson on the first play from scrimmage.
![Running back Marshawn Lynch placed this stff-arm/uppercut to Falcons safety William Moore early in the game.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/whp80ndkknk4rwvh9f53.jpg)
Running back Marshawn Lynch placed this stff-arm/uppercut to Falcons safety William Moore early in the game.
![Seattle's Ricardo Lockette battles Atlanta's Robert Alford for a pass in the end zone.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/alnfs0gfnet47k73oeux.jpg)
Seattle's Ricardo Lockette battles Atlanta's Robert Alford for a pass in the end zone.
![Seahawks assistant coaches including Ken Norton, Jr. give signals from the sidelines.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/dcccardxzadilwrmmqf5.jpg)
Seahawks assistant coaches including Ken Norton, Jr. give signals from the sidelines.
![Cornerback Walter Thurmond, who stepped in for injured started Brandon Browner, celebrates after a stop.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/th27kqyi5mzr2nvwpl9g.jpg)
Cornerback Walter Thurmond, who stepped in for injured started Brandon Browner, celebrates after a stop.
![As has been the occurrence all season, members of the 12th MAN have been both visible and loud at road games all over the country.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/x6pgi7vd6gaqcjwzrbnc.jpg)
As has been the occurrence all season, members of the 12th MAN have been both visible and loud at road games all over the country.
![Seattle's running game got untracked on Sunday, with Marshawn Lynch barreling upfield as J.R. Sweezy pancakes his man in the background.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/plwvbhyx5jy3vs17ve2b.jpg)
Seattle's running game got untracked on Sunday, with Marshawn Lynch barreling upfield as J.R. Sweezy pancakes his man in the background.
![Three Falcons players try to bring down Beast Mode in the second quarter.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/lkjukyepyzoawlzkclzb.jpg)
Three Falcons players try to bring down Beast Mode in the second quarter.
![Receiver Jermaine Kearse expertly uses his body to shield himself from the defender as he comes down with a touchdown catch on a trick play that saw Marshawn Lynch pass back to Russell Wilson, who fired to Kearse in the end zone.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/aaloncixqujkgmlzul27.jpg)
Receiver Jermaine Kearse expertly uses his body to shield himself from the defender as he comes down with a touchdown catch on a trick play that saw Marshawn Lynch pass back to Russell Wilson, who fired to Kearse in the end zone.
![Golden Tate sees open field and leaves a would-be tackler in his wake.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/j42kyy3eev2wtfcbzsnt.jpg)
Golden Tate sees open field and leaves a would-be tackler in his wake.
![Seahawks fans point to the scoreboard as Falcons fans react behind them near the end of the second quarter. Seattle would score once more before the end of the half.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/lrck8zdyvh9yvua4zpek.jpg)
Seahawks fans point to the scoreboard as Falcons fans react behind them near the end of the second quarter. Seattle would score once more before the end of the half.
![Defensive line coach Travis Jones gives instructions to Clinton McDonald on the sidelines.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/e4u7d0mrdwcazybidpb3.jpg)
Defensive line coach Travis Jones gives instructions to Clinton McDonald on the sidelines.
![Seattle's Richard Sherman salutes the Falcons fans as the Seahawks head to the locker room at halftime.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/vwephtflqaoz9mkks5vk.jpg)
Seattle's Richard Sherman salutes the Falcons fans as the Seahawks head to the locker room at halftime.
![Lineman Paul McQuistan and running back Marshawn Lynch talk shop in the locker room at halftime.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/wuuajifwhsyt9ihzcqqy.jpg)
Lineman Paul McQuistan and running back Marshawn Lynch talk shop in the locker room at halftime.
![With the home stands emptying while the clock ticked down, defensive backs coach Kris Richard still teaches and safeties Kam Chancellor and Earl Thomas are still learning.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/t5iyxvluoagv9s8ocag0.jpg)
With the home stands emptying while the clock ticked down, defensive backs coach Kris Richard still teaches and safeties Kam Chancellor and Earl Thomas are still learning.
![Marshawn Lynch's helmet, gloves and custom shoes sit on a cooler near the end of the game.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/rbbxioww6am0sf1a9pxv.jpg)
Marshawn Lynch's helmet, gloves and custom shoes sit on a cooler near the end of the game.
![Marshawn Lynch congratulates rookie lineman Michael Bowie on a job well-done as the clock ticks down on Seattle's ninth victory of the season.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/rhlbbdbsvigthcbcmiyo.jpg)
Marshawn Lynch congratulates rookie lineman Michael Bowie on a job well-done as the clock ticks down on Seattle's ninth victory of the season.
![Richard Sherman trades jerseys with Atlanta tight end Tony Gonzalez after the game.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/jlanrbt8ohkti6mynho1.jpg)
Richard Sherman trades jerseys with Atlanta tight end Tony Gonzalez after the game.
![Seahawks fans behind the team's bench salute near the end of the game.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/seahawks/rpcfkl4flk0pjukjegcj.jpg)
Seahawks fans behind the team's bench salute near the end of the game.